Plant
Infected lemon tree discovered at Ben-Gurion, could destroy citrus industry
The one-meter-tall sapling was found alongside citrus propagation materials during an anti-smuggling operation done in collaboration with inspectors from the Ben-Gurion Airport.
Critically endangered perennial herb successfully propagated by KKL-JNF
Jerusalem public spaces lay barren as flowers die and go months without being replaced
New Israeli website gets down to the roots of nature’s medicine chest
Kosher plant-based group promotes lifestyle medicine for better health - opinion
A Kosher Whole Food Plant-Based group in Brooklyn is promoting lifestyle medicine to prevent chronic diseases and improve community health.
Beware the beauty: The toxic threat of Israel's Silverleaf Nightshade
Amid Israel's summer browns, the vibrant Silverleaf Nightshade stands out with its striking purple flowers. But beneath its beauty lies a dangerous secret—this invasive plant is toxic to everyone.
Say it with flowers: The history of flower-based phrases and idioms - explainer
There is a host of expressions related to flowers, plus many of their names have intriguing origins, so let’s take a stroll through life’s garden and take our pick of the beautiful blooms that abound
Sunflowers ‘dance’ to optimize growth, Israeli-US study reveals
The resulting footage revealed that the sunflowers exhibited a "dancing" behavior, with each flower moving randomly in search of the best angle to avoid shading its neighbors.
Matcha vs Green Tea: Differences, Benefits and More
Discover the differences between matcha and green tea, from health benefits to caffeine content, and find which suits your health goals best.
High hopes in Israel for 'super hero' cocoa that survived frontline conditions
"It's a very unusual result, to find a strain that can withstand 3-1/2 months of drought as new fresh seedlings and also severe cold front."
A look into the Barkan – the lightning shaped Syrian Thistle
The Syrian Thistle grows throughout the Mediterranean Sea, from the Canary Islands in the west to Iran and Azerbaijan in the east.
The Yehuda Naftali Botanic Garden: A peaceful, green oasis in a bustling city
The Yehuda Naftali Botanic Garden serves a threefold purpose at the university.
Wild animal treats wounds using medical plant, new study finds
A wild male Sumatran orangutan was seen applying chew leaves from Akar Kuning – a climbing plant used in traditional medicine to treat wounds.
Jerusalem city prepares for spring with planting of over 700 thousand flowers
The hope is for colorful carpets and colorful blooms to cover the meadows, the public gardens, the parks, the traffic squares, and other areas in neighborhoods throughout the city.
